President Donald J. Trump on signed a presidential memorandum aimed at securing the radio spectrum needed to ensure American leadership in the development of sixth-generation, or 6G, wireless technology.
The memorandum directs federal agencies to begin immediate planning to relocate government systems currently operating in the 7.125–7.4 gigahertz band, with the goal of clearing the spectrum for full-power commercial 6G use. Under the directive, federal users of the band have 12 months to submit relocation plans that protect national security missions while freeing the spectrum for private-sector deployment.
In addition to the 7 GHz band, the memorandum orders studies of two other spectrum ranges — 2.69–2.9 GHz and 4.4–4.94 GHz — to determine their potential availability for future full-power commercial 6G services.
The memorandum also calls on the Secretary of State and other administration officials to advance U.S. leadership in 6G through diplomatic engagement, reflecting concerns over global competition in next-generation wireless technologies.
The White House said the action is intended to position the United States to win the global race to deploy 6G networks, which are expected to underpin emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, implantable medical devices, and other advanced systems. Compared to current wireless standards, 6G is expected to deliver dramatically faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and significantly higher data capacity.
Administration officials said the spectrum reallocation plan is designed to give American and allied companies greater certainty about which frequency bands will be available as they plan and invest in 6G network development.
The memorandum builds on other technology-focused initiatives under Trump, including efforts to expand domestic spectrum auctions through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which the administration says reflects a broader commitment to maintaining U.S. leadership in next-generation communications.
The president has also emphasized innovation and competitiveness across multiple sectors, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aviation, and scientific research. Recent actions include launching the Genesis Mission to accelerate scientific discovery, signing an executive order aimed at restoring what the administration calls “Gold Standard Science” in federal research, strengthening cybersecurity protections against foreign threats, and easing regulatory barriers to promote the return of supersonic flight by U.S. companies.
White House officials said the 6G memorandum is part of a broader strategy to ensure the United States remains dominant in the development and deployment of critical technologies over the coming decade.